Jazz Ensemble Jazz Ensemble - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.923607 Composed by von Tilzer. Arranged by Daniel Moore. Jazz. Score and parts. 50 pages. Daniel Moore Music #485663. Published by Daniel Moore Music (A0.923607). A burnin' version of Take Me Out to the Ball Game, this Basie-style chart was written in order to give developing soloists plenty of opportunity to shed secondary dominants. Piano kicks things off, with the saxes taking over the head. After a repeat-as-you-like open solo section, the drums bring things down to a fun whisper-shout for the winds. Drums then wind it back up for the final shout. Lead trumpet range to high D.

Brass Ensemble - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.755275 Composed by Sy Brandon. 20th Century,Concert,Contemporary. Score and parts. 32 pages. Sy Brandon #4632265. Published by Sy Brandon (A0.755275). Euphony can be defined as the use of words and phrases that are distinguished as having a wide range of noteworthy melody or loveliness in the sounds they create. It gives pleasing and soothing effects to the ear due to repeated vowels and smooth consonants. Euphony was chosen as the title of this composition because each movement has a title beginning with Euph and the music is descriptive of the movement titles. The first movement is titled Euphenism. A euphenism is a polite word or phrase that is substituted for a word or phrase that has a harsher meaning. The music of this movement begins gentler than the way it ends, therefore the beginning can be considered an euphenism for the end. Euphrates is the title of the second movement. This mighty river that flows from Turkey through Syria and Iran was an important river in ancient times for its extensive irrigation of the Mesopotanian Valley. This movement is both flowing and expansive. Euphorbia, the title of the third movement, is a genus of flowering plants. It is also caused Spurge as it tends to appear where it is not wanted. This movement is a pretty waltz that is constantly interrupted by a dissonant motif. This motif represents the invasive quality of Spurge. The last movement is called Euphoria. It sparkles with its driving rhythms, fast tempo, and syncopation, all representing unbridled joy.

Piano Solo - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.940698 By Steve Tyrell. By John Frederick Coots. Arranged by Betsy Hannah. Jazz. Score. 5 pages. Betsy B Hannah #4966257. Published by Betsy B Hannah (A0.940698). Excellent harmony exercise on a well-known tune. All of my arrangements teach particular harmonic patterns. There are 2 versions here:  the last 2 pages are basic I, IV, V7 chords.  The 1st 2 pages are more complex and with secondary harmonies. There are secondary dominants, I, vi, ii, V7 patterns, and use of the ii6 chord at the end of the cadence.Upper elementary to Intermediate.  5 pagesBetsy Hannah   bbhannah@nc.rr.com.

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quintet Bassoon,Clarinet,Flute,Horn,Oboe - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1139982 Composed by Nancy Bachmann. Chamber,Classical,Contemporary. 104 pages. Nancy Bachmann #740242. Published by Nancy Bachmann (A0.1139982). A taste of Americana, these five stand-alone movements for traditional woodwind quintet celebrate the artistic quilts of our foremothers. Appropriate for intermediate and advance players. INCLUDED IN PURCHASE: Full score and complete set of instrumental parts. NOTES FROM THE COMPOSER: Traditional quilting, like chamber music, is a cooperative, communal activity  and the clean crisp lines delineating the sewn patterns bring woodwind sonorities to my mind. This suite celebrates the remarkable needlecraft of our American foremothers. They took scraps, rags and remnants of otherwise worn out garments and household fabrics to stitch together useful (often life saving) “blankets� that were also beautiful works of art. These early quilters favored certain shapes and designs that I have used for my musical inspiration. In these five pieces I have tried to honor the physical shapes of the patterns as well as emotions evoked by their use..

Concert Band - Digital Download SKU: AX.00-PC-0015834_AX1 E-flat Alto Saxophone. Composed by Roland Barrett. Instructional. Part. 2 pages. Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music #00-PC-0015834_AX1. Published by Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music (AX.00-PC-0015834_AX1). UPC: 038081452753.This original work conveys the spirit of a festive backwoods jubilee, complete with Zydeco dance music---a unique style of popular music that evolved in southwest Louisiana in the early 19th century, combining elements of Cajun music, French dance melodies, traces of la la Creole music, and even remnants of Caribbean music. With lively tempos and a pronounced backbeat feel, break out your washboard and experience some Cajun merry-making. (2:45) This title is available in SmartMusic.Concert/Contest; Festival.

Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1265670 Composed by Kevin G. Pace (ASCAP), Mary Ann W. Snowball. Children,Christian,Praise & Worship,Religious,Sacred. Score. 2 pages. Kevin G. Pace #858449. Published by Kevin G. Pace (A0.1265670). A beautiful, sacred song for children about holy places.  Music by Kevin G. Pace. Text by Mary Ann W. Snowball.Text:The temple is a holy place, built on earth to beOne where God’s true covenants can bless my family.The chapel is a holy place, one where I can pray,Where I have the sacrament on ev’ry Sabbath day.My home can be a holy place where I want to be.When I show my love each day, my Father blesses me.These holy places God designed so He could tutor me;Now I can remember Him through all eternity.

2-part choir, Piano - Digital Download SKU: LX.45-1637H Five Diverse Selections for the School Year. Composed by Various. Choral Collection. Christmas, General, Diversity Programming, Patriotic, Secular Christmas. 44 pages. Heritage Music Press #e45/1637H. Published by Heritage Music Press (LX.45-1637H). ISBN 9780787766160.As a one-stop-shopping, budget-stretching collection, Let's Sing! brings together five diverse two-part selections for use throughout the school year. You’ll find easily learned, tried-and-true titles for several occasions, all written by arrangers who consistently create effective music for the developing voice. So with deep breaths, tall vowels, and crisp consonants, let's sing!

Choral Choir,Choral (SATB) - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1299443 Composed by Kevin G. Pace (ASCAP), Mary Ann W. Snowball. Christian,Praise & Worship,Religious,Sacred,Spiritual. 3 pages. Kevin G. Pace #889312. Published by Kevin G. Pace (A0.1299443). A gorgeous, sacred hymn with music by Kevin G. Pace and text by Mary Ann W. Snowball.Text:Remember Compassion“ . . . wherefore, I will have compassion upon you.� (Doctrine and Covenants 64:2)Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed,My lasting compassion will I always prove.Unlike sheep without shepherds who lose track on their way,My voice will be heard whenever you pray.Chorus:Remember compassion; remember I’m here.I will be near you; oh, please do not fear!Remember compassion when others you see.Proffer as I would, then come unto Me.When all evil is tempting and the sun bears its heat,My springs of cool water will be at your feet.I will comfort my people through my cov’nant of care,Through hunger or thirst, my cup’s never bare.Through each trouble and heartache; through each burden so great,Through each lone transgression will I share the weight.I will ease all your suff’ring as you search for my face.My presence is near; I’ll give you my grace.

Alto Voice,Vocal Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.859665 Composed by Sydney Stevens. Folk,New Age,Pop. 10 pages. Sydney Stevens, Water Music #2959555. Published by Sydney Stevens, Water Music (A0.859665). Contact: sydneystevenspianostudio@gmail.comAlleys: Deeply heartfelt piano/vocal composed by Sydney Stevens (ASCAP). Sheet music is arranged for piano/vocal/chords. From Album: Cycles of Life Theme: Coming into one's own: Alleys,  back roads of our lives they find us.. Mood: Contemplative, soulful. Nurturing one's own strength. Musical Traits: Major key that modulates into a minor interlude. Right hand reflects the vocal line. Performance Time: 5:07 Sydney Stevens music is available on: Pandora, Spotify, iTunes, Amazon, Whisperings Solo Piano Radio, AllMusicMore Links: www.sydneystevenswatermusic.comhttp://www.linkedin.com/in/sydney-stevens-532a113aBIOGRAPHY:Sydney Stevens began writing melodies on the piano before she could reach the pedals. Her earliest memory was watching her mother play classical piano. She began piano lessons at the age of 8, and started composing shortly thereafter.Stevens approaches her compositions as an artist. She paints musical portraits of the things that bring meaning to life: relationship to living things, emotional healing, discovering what matters most and honoring that as best we are able. Stevens' beautiful piano-based music aligns one with their own heart. Although some of her music can be described as New Age, her roots are heavily based in classical and jazz. Her study of classical composition makes her music more complex than some New Age music. Her music has been likened to the impressionistic composers such as Claude Debussy. Sydney's formal training is also reflected in her ability to compose for orchestral instruments. Her latest release, Cycles of Life, was solely recorded and produced by Sydney, programming all of the virtual instruments.Sydney has a great love for jazz. Keith Jarrett was an influence on her with his innovative and improvisational piano recordings and performances. She was particularly impressed with the freedom of style he portrayed in his performances. Bill Evans was something Sydney heard played as a young child. Where her mother was a classical pianist, her father was a jazz pianist. Perhaps that's why some of Sydney’s music can be described as a crossover between classical and jazz--remnants from those early years. Joni Mitchell and Judy Collins were big inspirations for Sydney's songwriting. She was especially drawn to the deeply emotional lyrics in many of their songs.Cycles of Life, the title track from Sydney's current release, was composed for her late step dad. The song is about the cycle of birth and death: Cycles of life go on, yet we carry all that we've known and loved through the ages. Time, another track on Sydney's current release, is a song about how time passes more quickly when we are doing something we cherish. Brian's Song, inspired by the loss of her father-in-law, reflects: All that really matters is the way we fill our heart, and the ways that it has loved. Dawn, a track from Sydney's album Seasons, is a beautiful piano-based instrumental with light string background. It portrays that very peaceful hour as the sun slowly lights up the world -- the hour of dawn.Sydney is a poet. She sees the world through a heart that feels the joy and sorrow of the world and those she meets. Her gift is the ability to transfer that emotion into music. Listening to her music is like taking a journey. She delves into depths of emotion, often taking the listener to places that can be difficult to go without the comfort of a beautiful song to.

Alto Voice,Vocal Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.859662 Composed by Sydney Stevens. Contemporary,Folk,Holiday,Pop. 7 pages. Sydney Stevens, Water Music #2949759. Published by Sydney Stevens, Water Music (A0.859662). Contact: sydneystevenspianostudio@gmail.comBrian's Song: Emotional piano/vocal composed by Sydney Stevens (ASCAP). Arrangement is for piano/vocal/chords.Sounds like: Lucy Kaplansky, Loreena McKennittFrom Album: Cycles of Life   Theme: The passing of, (letting go of) a father.Mood: Heartfelt, emotional, hopeful.Musical Traits: Strong melody in right hand piano that reflects the vocal line.Performance Time: 2:56Sydney Stevens music is available on: Pandora, Spotify, iTunes, Amazon, Whisperings Solo Piano Radio, AllMusicMore Links: www.sydneystevenswatermusic.comhttp://www.linkedin.com/in/sydney-stevens-532a113aBIOGRAPHY:Sydney Stevens began writing melodies on the piano before she could reach the pedals. Her earliest memory was watching her mother play classical piano. She began piano lessons at the age of 8, and started composing shortly thereafter.Stevens approaches her compositions as an artist. She paints musical portraits of the things that bring meaning to life: relationship to living things, emotional healing, discovering what matters most and honoring that as best we are able. Stevens' beautiful piano-based music aligns one with their own heart. Although some of her music can be described as New Age, her roots are heavily based in classical and jazz. Her study of classical composition makes her music more complex than some New Age music. Her music has been likened to the impressionistic composers such as Claude Debussy. Sydney's formal training is also reflected in her ability to compose for orchestral instruments. Her latest release, Cycles of Life, was solely recorded and produced by Sydney, programming all of the virtual instruments.Sydney has a great love for jazz. Keith Jarrett was an influence on her with his innovative and improvisational piano recordings and performances. She was particularly impressed with the freedom of style he portrayed in his performances. Bill Evans was something Sydney heard played as a young child. Where her mother was a classical pianist, her father was a jazz pianist. Perhaps that's why some of Sydney’s music can be described as a crossover between classical and jazz--remnants from those early years. Joni Mitchell and Judy Collins were big inspirations for Sydney's songwriting. She was especially drawn to the deeply emotional lyrics in many of their songs.Cycles of Life, the title track from Sydney's current release, was composed for her late step dad. The song is about the cycle of birth and death: Cycles of life go on, yet we carry all that we've known and loved through the ages. Time, another track on Sydney's current release, is a song about how time passes more quickly when we are doing something we cherish. Brian's Song, inspired by the loss of her father-in-law, reflects: All that really matters is the way we fill our heart, and the ways that it has loved. Dawn, a track from Sydney's album Seasons, is a beautiful piano-based instrumental with light string background. It portrays that very peaceful hour as the sun slowly lights up the world -- the hour of dawn.Sydney is a poet. She sees the world through a heart that feels the joy and sorrow of the world and those she meets. Her gift is the ability to transfer that emotion into music. Listening to her music is like taking a journey. She delves into depths of emotion, often taking the listener to places that can be difficult to go without the comfort of a beautiful song to accompany them.In addition to being a prolific compose.

Concert Band - Digital Download SKU: AX.00-PC-0015834_PC2 2nd Percussion. Composed by Roland Barrett. Instructional. Part. 2 pages. Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music #00-PC-0015834_PC2. Published by Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music (AX.00-PC-0015834_PC2). UPC: 038081452753.This original work conveys the spirit of a festive backwoods jubilee, complete with Zydeco dance music---a unique style of popular music that evolved in southwest Louisiana in the early 19th century, combining elements of Cajun music, French dance melodies, traces of la la Creole music, and even remnants of Caribbean music. With lively tempos and a pronounced backbeat feel, break out your washboard and experience some Cajun merry-making. (2:45) This title is available in SmartMusic.Concert/Contest; Festival.

Small Ensemble B-Flat Clarinet,Horn,Viola,Xylophone - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1080531 Composed by William Brenner. Classical,Contemporary. Score and parts. 31 pages. William Brenner #684755. Published by William Brenner (A0.1080531). Nature Morte | by William Brenner (Still life) For quartet: Clarinet in Bb, Horn in F, Viola and Xylophone This is my final project for my 2nd semester in college. I hope you enjoy it! The piece explores complex musical writing and technical elements. My goal was to explore this kind of composition while following my typical way of writing music: expressing a story or an image through music. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Program note: Many times throughout history, cycles and elements of nature like birth, death and, of course, love have been extremely rich sources of inspiration for composers. However, even though it has been the main subject of many musical works in the past, it is still pretty rare for nature to be represented as a cycle used when describing humankind. Therefore, the goal of the piece Nature Morte is to not only show the cycle of life present in nature, but also address the cohabitation of death and life within this same cycle. Paintings by Jan Wijnants like Le repos des chasseurs aux faucons et Paysage avec bovins sur une route de campagne wonderfully illustrates this phenomena. This dutch painter often uses dead trees and big tree stumps in his work, which symbolizes typical fields and landscapes from the 17th century. This demonstration of coexistence between life and death, as well as this idea of cycles within life in nature, are the main sources of inspiration for this piece. Given that the idea of life and death within nature is inspired by motionless elements in visual art, it explains the chosen title: Nature morte (which could translate as “Still life�).

B-Flat Clarinet,Piano - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.549229 Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Baroque,Easter,Standards,Wedding. Score and part. 9 pages. Jmsgu3 #3468706. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.549229). J. S. Bach BWV 508.  Bist du bei mir Bach adapted this aria from a lost Stölzel opera called Diomedes. He changed the original orchestral instrumentation to soprano, strings, and continuo.  He also modified the voice-leading making it sound more like a Bach composition. The work appears as BWV 508 No. 25 in the Anna Magdalena Notebook No. 2.   Source Only a few remnants of the original opera have survived. Historians speculate that Anna Magdalena got the song from the Leipzig Opera after the bankruptcy of 1720. Chances are good, though, that the tune was a favorite of everyone in Leipzig at the time.   Lyrics When thou art near, I go with joyTo death and to my rest.O how joyous would my end be,If your fair hands            Would close my faithful eyes. - Unknown Bach Overview First of all, Johann Sebastian Bach is maybe the greatest composer in music history. Certainly, he was prolific. As a result, everyone has heard of his works. Furthermore, these works number well over a thousand. It seems like people are probably most familiar with instrumental works such as the Brandenburg Concertos, and the Goldberg Variations. But, similarly famous are such noteworthy works as the Well-Tempered Clavier, the Musical Offering, and certainly the Art of Fugue. Seems like his most famous vocal works include the most noteworthy Mass in B Minor. Also, most noteworthy are the St. John Passion, and indeed the Christmas Oratorio.  History Bach came from a long line of musicians and above all, composers. Consequently, he, first of all, pursued a career as a church organist. So as a result, he gained employment in various Protestant churches in Germany. For a while, he worked as a court musician in Weimar and Köthen. Here he probably developed his organ style and likewise his chamber music style. Eventually, he therefore, gained an appointment as Cantor of St. Thomas in Leipzig. Here he worked until difficulties with his employer ultimately drove him away. The King of Poland finally appointed him as court composer.  Style It seems like Bach created a fascinating new international style. He synthesized elements of the most noteworthy European music ideas into his new style. Even more, this new style was probably his synthesis of European musical rhythm and form. Furthermore, he demonstrated a complete mastery of counterpoint and motivic development. His sense of harmonic organization probably propelled him to the top. Revival                Mendelssohn conducted a Bach revival in the nineteenth century. His effort probably helped to re-familiarize the public with the magnitude of Bach’s works. During this period, scholars published many noteworthy Bach biographies. Moreover, Wolfgang Schmieder published the BWV (Bach Werke Verzeichnis). As a result, this is now the official catalog of his entire artistic output. The BWV number allows us to locate a work in the catalog. Sometimes scholars will simply use an S (Schmieder) as an abbreviation for BWV.  Voyager NASA launched two Voyager spacecraft in 1977. Onboard are phonograph records with sounds, music, and images of life on Earth. The purpose of the launch was to inform intelligent extraterrestrial life forms about conditions on Earth. The music on the disc is varied. There is Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, and Stravinsky among others. However, because Bach is so important in our music history, it contains three times more Bach than all the others combined.